Study highlights growth opportunities for natural and organic products
The Acosta Group study shows 59% of all shoppers think it’s important that their groceries and household products are natural or organic.
Best in Organic Honored at “Organic Oscars”
The organic community celebrated science and innovation at Natural Products Expo West for the organic industry’s second annual “Organic Oscars” hosted by The Organic Center and Organic Voices. More than 600 industry members attended the event to recognize organic brands and organizations helping to grow the $70-billion sector and communicate the benefits of choosing products with the USDA Organic seal.
https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17468-best-in-organic-honored-at-organic-oscars
State of Natural 2025: Consumer demand for protein drives growth of organic and natural products
The natural and organic product industry is on a strong growth trajectory and stands to continue expanding as consumers increasingly seek out foods and supplements that help them manage their own health and well-being.
Earthjustice Lawsuit Seeks to Defend Organic Farmers as Federal Funds Are Cut and Programs Eliminated
Earthjustice filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), challenging the Department’s alleged illegal purging of datasets, resources, and pertinent information that organic farmers rely on to carry out their operations, according to the complaint filed on February 24, 2025.
The deletion of public data compounds the numerous threats facing organic and regenerative organic farmers across the nation. The uncertainty associated with the starting and then stopping of tariffs has led to surges in costs and supply chain challenges. Meanwhile, core organic programs, including the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, Organic Data Initiative, and Organic Certification Trade and Tracking Program, remain unfunded, leaving huge uncertainties for the organic sector moving forward. The administration has canceled the spring meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), the Congressionally-mandated board established to guide the setting of standards and materials on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
Rumiano Cheese Launches First Organic Queso Dip to Market
Rumiano Cheese Company, makers of the world’s first certified non-GMO organic cheese and an innovator in organic cheesemaking, announced the launch of its new line of organic and nutritious cheese dips, beginning with Pepper Jack Queso—the first organic queso available on the market—and Three Cheese Dip, a deliciously creamy, mild and versatile dip. The non-processed real cheese dips are made with Rumiano’s award-winning cheeses.
https://www.perishablenews.com/deli/rumiano-cheese-launches-first-organic-queso-dip-to-market/
Organic sector seeks elusive growth in 2025
“The American organic sector is bigger than ever,” said Tracy Favre, board of directors president, Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington. “Sales of certified organic products are at record levels, even as inflation has pressured consumers. Our 2024 Organic Industry Survey reported that organic sales closed in on the $70 billion mark in 2023, a new high for organic.”
https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/27848-organic-sector-seeks-elusive-growth-in-2025
